Here’s a heart-tugging Reader’s Question ffffff got this week: I had a pop quiz this past week… with the holidays and all, I saw your article about bringing parents to family gatherings, and it resonated… For the past couple of years I have struggled with bringing my...

Here’s a tale about boundaries – and the almost-certain impact that not having them will have on you, too. A client of mine, Sarah, complained all the time about not having time for herself to get things done. The reason – always – was that she was...

Today I want to share a wonderful article with you…that may take you a little by surprise when you see what it’s about. As you’ll see as soon as you click to read the article, that’s by design – specifically because it’s a topic that many of us “don’t get around...

If you’ve recently become a caregiver (perhaps unexpectedly!), and especially if it involves caring for a member of your family, I hope you found my last blog post helpful. In it I suggested the steps to take first to orient yourself in your new role so you won’t feel...

Part 1 of “The Unexpected Journey” It started as a short stint in the hospital, followed by the need for some rehabilitative care upon returning home. It didn’t seem too complicated or onerous, so you of course volunteered to do what was needed...

Picking up on where we left off in the last post…. Let’s say you’ve been caring for someone you’ve known for a long time (maybe your whole life if they’re a family member), and because of age or illness they are no longer the person they used to be. There’s no loving...